Residents of Anjorin Community Development Association in Surulere, Lagos State, have petitioned their federal lawmaker, Lanre Okunola, over what they described as poor execution and prolonged delay in the construction of the Anjorin Street road project.
The
petition, signed by CDA Chairman Kehinde Okelade, accused contractors of
substandard work, lack of professional supervision, and abandonment of sections
of the project since work commenced in 2024.
Okelade
said residents had endured months of disruption after the initial clearing of
drainage channels began in August 2024, but no meaningful construction followed
for an extended period.
“Sometime
in August 2024, clearing of drainage commenced on Anjorin as preparation for
the construction of the road. However, it was not until June 2025 that we
noticed the breaking of culverts in front of buildings,” he said.
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He
alleged that when construction eventually resumed, the materials and methods
used fell below acceptable standards.
“We
observed that the iron rods used for the construction were so tiny, below the
required specifications, and the work was being executed by mallams without any
engineer on site for supervision,” Okelade said.
He
also raised concerns about supervision and interference in the project,
alleging that individuals without technical qualifications were directing
workers on-site.
“We
noticed one of the notable CDA members from Ramoni Ward, by name Ayo, was the
one supervising the construction… the said Ayo is not an engineer and does not
have any qualification known to us for handling road construction,” he added.
According
to the residents, construction activities have also disrupted access to
adjoining streets without consultation.
“Ayo
instructed the mallams to dig up the Akanji road junction by Anjorin, thereby
preventing residents of Akanji from accessing their street. The action was
taken without formally informing the CDA or the residents,” the petition
stated.
The
CDA compared the ongoing project with neighbouring roads, alleging uneven
standards of execution.
“The
construction of Onadeko was attested by residents of our CDA as the best road
construction in Surulere. Sadly, Anjorin Street… is being poorly constructed
and will likely fail just as we are currently experiencing with Cole Street,”
Okelade said.
He
urged the lawmaker to intervene directly by inspecting the project and ensuring
accountability in the use of public funds.
“As
leaders within the community, we have been receiving so many complaints from
residents regarding the state of Cole Street and also Anjorin… which has been
ongoing for about two years,” he said.
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